Things to do in Leicester this week: Bouncy Castles, A Space Festival & Shakespeare on Bikes

Morning Leicester! Get ready for a weekend that’s equal parts bounce, brains and Bard. Abbey Park is transforming into a mega inflatable playground, the Space Centre is going intergalactic with a real astronaut in tow, and the Guildhall is swapping horse power for pedal power as the HandleBards bring Shakespeare on two wheels. Throw in vegan feasts, art markets, and even a bottomless prosecco cake-decorating class, and you’ve got no excuse for staying in.

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🗓️ WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

🎉 - Mega Bounce Play Park - Giant Inflatables & All Day Play
📍 - Abbey Park
📅 - Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September
⏰ - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎟️ - Kids £10 | Adults £2
📷 - @megabouncepark

Abbey Park is turning into one massive inflatable playground for the weekend. We’re talking bouncy castles, obstacle courses and a brand new under-6s zone so the little ones don’t get trampled by their older siblings. Grab a wristband and it’s unlimited bouncing all day long, with ice cream and snacks on hand for when you need a breather. Pay on the day and let them jump themselves tired while you secretly eye up the slides too.

🎭 ACTIVITY ALLEY

🪐 - Space City Festival - Rockets, Mars & a Real-Life Astronaut
📍 - National Space Centre
📅 - Sunday 14th September
⏰ - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎟️ - Standard entry prices apply
📷 - @spacecentre

The National Space Centre is throwing a one-day festival celebrating the UK’s big wins in space, with astronaut reserve John McFall dropping in as special guest. There are hands-on activities, live talks from top scientists, interactive workshops, and an immersive planetarium show to get you starry-eyed. From Leicester’s role in unlocking Mars mysteries to building mini satellites, it’s a full-on cosmic day out.

🎭 FRESH EXPERIENCES

🎭 - Shakespeare… but on Bikes
📍 - Guildhall Museum
📅 - Tuesday 9th September
⏰ - 7:00 PM
🎟️ - £21 | Under 5s Free
📷 - @leicestermuseums

The HandleBards are pedalling their props, costumes and chaos right into the Guildhall for Much Ado About Nothing. Four actors, two wheels, and enough energy to make Shakespeare feel like a comedy gig. Beatrice, Benedick, rivalries and romance — all delivered with plenty of laughter and a dash of mayhem.

TUESDAY

Herb Planting Workshop - Beaumont Leys Library
2:00 PM | More Info

THURSDAY

Cancer Health & Wellbeing Event - King Power Stadium
10:00 AM | More Info

Secret Garden Paint Night - The Cricketers, Grace Road
7:00 PM | More Info

FRIDAY

Dayflower Album Launch - The Big Difference
7:30 PM | More Info

SATURDAY

Leicester Communities Together Festival - Jubilee Square
10:00 AM | More Info

Leicester Vegan Festival 2025 - Beauchamp City Sixth Form
10:30 AM | More Info

Free Heritage Tours - Leicester Guildhall
11:30 AM | More Info

Pop Up Art Market - Phoenix Leicester
12:00 PM | More Info

A Taste of Ghana - St Anne’s Community Church Hall
12:00 PM | More Info

Navratri Pop-Up by House of Bandhani - Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre
12:00 PM | More Info

Death of a Clown - Leicester Guildhall
3:00 PM | More Info

Adults Cake Decorating Class & Bottomless Prosecco - Cossington
2:00 PM | More Info

Movie Fancy Dress Singalong Night - Keepers Lodge
8:00 PM | More Info

 🎶 LIVE MUSIC

MONDAY

• Looma + Andy Griffiths - International Music Venue - 1:30 PM

• Monday Music Club - Black Horse - 5:00 PM

TUESDAY

• Open Mic Night - Soundhouse - 6:45 PM

• Alan Fletcher Band - The International - 7:00 PM

FRIDAY

• MS Society Fundraiser Gig - Duffy’s Bar - 7:30 PM

• Limehouse Lizzy - 7 East Street - 7:30 PM

• Divide The Truth - Metal Monocle - 9:00 PM

• Live & Loud - Belgrave Connie Club - 9:00 PM

• Arockalypse - Metal Monocle - 11:30 PM

SATURDAY

• Gypsy Pistoleros - Duffy’s Bar - 7:30 PM

• Never The Bride - Soundhouse - 7:30 PM

• Mayhem - Metal Monocle - 11:00 PM

SUNDAY

• EMHC Collective - Duffys Bar - 1:00 PM

🌦️ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

17°C 🌡️ 10°C | Sunny intervals changing to light showers by late morning.

Saturday

18°C 🌡️ 11°C | Cloudy.

Sunday

17°C 🌡️ 10°C | Cloudy.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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